Thank you, I thought I was the only one that noticed all the stalkerish behavior he was exhibiting and I actually like that they’re writing this into the story, gives the couple realistic issues to work through as a young couple and I’d like to see how they’ll handle the topic of the alpha’s insecurity. I like when characters are written with flaws cuz BL tends to obsess with tops being either red or green flags that they end up coming off as freakishly good to the point of being a robot or just cartoonishly evil and it would also make for a fun dramatic plot
unfortunately I don’t think they will acknowledge his stalker tendencies. i don’t think it’s impossible (and if they do then kudos, that would be one of the best written tops ever, for one to take accountability) but i’ve seen time and time again it being brushed aside as oh he’s “possessive” or “oh he really loves his partner and wants to keep him safe”. Often times it’s just isolating the partner from friends and obsessing over having control over them. I don’t think they will because it hasn’t been hinted at as a problem when he does this.
but yeah i’m glad he’s not perfect and i’m glad he’s not the worst person imaginable. it’s gives character, but they won’t acknowledge it as a flaw which defeats the point (for me).
I completely agree and I’m almost certain they won’t address it as they do in lots of bl cuz most basic relationships red flag behavior as shrugged off as cute and tops being in love when in reality it’s hella creepy and would become a real problem with time but unfortunately in bl it’s either massive issues like non con/abuse (which in plenty cases isn’t even addressed) or it isn’t seen as a problem. I do wish this bl will be different as they have been so far especially with them not going from pregnancy announcement to the couple having a toddler; this particular time skip have always irked me and come off as cowardly
To be fair to Chayoung, although his behavior is toxic but it’s a result of him and Gyuha not really talking about their insecurities. Chayoung had to deal with Gyuha being set up in an arranged marriage when he finally finalized he was in love with Gyuha then Gyuha up and disappeared when Chayoung suggested abortion as a solution to an accidental pregnancy, not knowing Gyuha got knocked up with their child.
I hope we do get a side story Gyuha finds out the surveillance and confronts Chayoung about it.
I agree that it stems from them not talking about their insecurities. But I don’t see them acknowledging most of his behavior as an issue. I believe, like in most of these, it will be downplayed as him just being a “protective husband” who just wants to make sure his partner is safe. When in reality it’s concerningly controlling, and the author is trying to make him seem like a good husband.
I have hopes that they will at least acknowledge some of these flaws of his. But it would be unlike any manhwa i’ve seen. The whole point of these character flaws (for me) is to address them, and not romanticize them. When this kind of thing happens I think it takes away him having a character flaws and promotes borderline abusive relationships.
But I think this manhwa is actually pretty good, they have made the whole omegaverse thing more realistic, which is really cool! I’m going to stick with this for the remainder, as I have high hopes! I’m just a silly freak who likes to complain sometimes (⌒▽⌒)
I could give you a hug rn, heated rivalry was a breath of fresh air cuz non of the toxicity and manhwa cliches and im really gravitating more towards western shows interview with the vampire 2022 was really good as well. I still like manhwa and will be sticking around but I’m enjoying ao3 a lot more these days

one of the most realistic omegaverse i’ve read. especially with the anxiety about gaining weight. don’t attack me BUT the seme guy is so annoyingly clingy sometimes. Getting all crazy eyed, putting trackers on his car, breaking into his apartment on vacation, and sending people to investigate where he is gives super scary controlling vibes. personally i’d run. his attitude when gyuha (?) goes out with friends is or spends time by himself and doesn’t text him for .0001 second highkey reminds me of a lot of bad/abusive partners in my/friends/familys lives. he’s always like “i’m gonna come get you”. like do not rip the independence from this guy he is a grown ass man he can hang out with friends or take a nap gang. daddy chill. idk I just feel like the seme is getting away with all of this because he is hot and rich and has a big dick or something.
i’m still gonna read this though i just felt like i had to say it